Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 5 years after the Fujifilm SL1000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX70 HS grades versus the Fujifilm SL1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS provides external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm SL1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 63 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.